Key Takeaway

PLANT 14 is a intermittent surface mine producing Stone, located in Ranier, MN, Koochiching County, MN. It has 10 violations on record (2 S&S) and $720 in proposed penalties. Operated by Mark Sand & Gravel Co..

PLANT 14

Intermittent Surface Stone

Operator: Mark Sand & Gravel Co.

Controller: Mark T Thorson

Location: Ranier, MN, Koochiching County, MN

Employees: 2

10
Violations
2
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$720
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/24/2025 56.11003 S&S LowNegligence $151
11/03/2005 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
07/13/2005 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
05/18/2004 62.120 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
05/17/2004 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
05/17/2004 56.14100(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
05/17/2004 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
05/17/2004 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $99
11/20/2002 56.20008(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
05/22/2001 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/14/2025 10/14/2025 4.75 1
07/10/2025 07/10/2025 4.75 1
06/23/2025 06/25/2025 25.75 1
11/03/2005 11/03/2005 7.00 1
07/13/2005 07/14/2005 7.25 1
06/07/2005 06/07/2005 1.25 1
03/09/2005 03/09/2005 10.00 1
05/17/2004 05/18/2004 22.00 1
12/02/2002 12/02/2002 1.00 1
11/20/2002 11/21/2002 7.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2103286
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Stone NEC
Employees2
Days/Week6.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates48.6052780, -93.3266670
Nearest TownRanier, MN

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does PLANT 14 have?

PLANT 14 has 10 MSHA violations on record, of which 2 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $720.

What type of mine is PLANT 14?

PLANT 14 is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Ranier, MN, Koochiching County, MN. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at PLANT 14?

According to MSHA records, PLANT 14 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates PLANT 14?

PLANT 14 is operated by Mark Sand & Gravel Co. and controlled by Mark T Thorson. MSHA Mine ID: 2103286.